Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Seattle
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,530 a year or less, while the top 10% make $90,960 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Seattle earn between $52,610 and $75,560.
- $44K10th
- $53K25th
- $66KMedian
- $76K75th
- $91K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,600 | $5,467 | $31.54 |
| Median | $65,600 | $5,467 | $31.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $52,610 | $4,384 | $25.29 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,560 | $6,297 | $36.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Seattle vs. Washington and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Seattle earn 12% more than the Washington average ($58,480) and 50% more than the U.S. average ($43,730). At the median the gap is +55% against the U.S. median of $42,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $65,600 | $65,600 | $43,530 | $90,960 | 280 |
| Washington | $58,480 | $56,140 | $36,780 | $78,980 | 600 |
| United States | $43,730 | $42,360 | $33,590 | $57,780 | 44,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary after taxes in Seattle
On the average salary of $65,600, a single filer in Seattle takes home about $54,890 a year, or $4,574 a month and $2,111 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Seattle a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Seattle area are 11% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 111.1), so the average $65,600 buys what about $59,028 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Seattle ($72,610). A typical home costs $750,279, or 11.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Washington cities
Seattle ranks 1st of 2 Washington metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Seattle$65,600
- Spokane$51,280
All Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in Washington
Highest-paying cities for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($65,600).
- Seattle, WA$65,600
- Santa Maria, CA$58,030
- San Francisco, CA$54,650
- New York, NY$54,180
- Spokane, WA$51,280
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary by city
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Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in Seattle: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Seattle?
$31.54 an hour on average, and $31.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,530 a year and the 25th percentile is $52,610, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Seattle?
About $54,890 a year ($4,574 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,600. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Seattle than elsewhere?
The average here is 50% more than the U.S. average for this job ($43,730).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3015; area Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (42660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.47, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.47).
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